Tour de France Femmes begins stage race in Lausanne with Mont Ventoux ascent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Tour de France Femmes starts Saturday in Lausanne, Switzerland, featuring a challenging 1,175km course across nine stages. The route includes a significant ascent of Mont Ventoux, known for its historic impact on the men's Tour. Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot aims to retain her title but faces competition from Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney. Ferrand-Prevot will wear a unique jersey this year designed by children to inspire future cyclists.
- •Tour de France Femmes features nine stages, most since the event's return in 2022.
- •Pauline Ferrand-Prevot won last year's race and hopes to repeat her success.
- •Demi Vollering, a previous winner, is a key rival for the title.
- •Mont Ventoux is a significant climb, historically affecting prior Tour results.
- •Various British riders, including Zoe Backstedt, are making their debut.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Tour de France Femmes to make history on Ventoux
- 3:34 PMBBC Sport — Tour de France Femmes to make history on Ventoux
"The Tour de France Femmes begins in Lausanne, Switzerland on Saturday, with its first ascent of Mont Ventoux to come.
"The Tour de France Femmes begins in Lausanne, Switzerland on Saturday, with its first ascent of Mont Ventoux to come.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 3:34 PMTour de France Femmes to make history on Ventoux
The Tour de France Femmes begins in Lausanne, Switzerland on Saturday, with its first ascent of Mont Ventoux to come.
- BBC SportJul 31, 2026, 3:34 PMTour de France Femmes to make history on Ventoux
The Tour de France Femmes begins in Lausanne, Switzerland on Saturday, with its first ascent of Mont Ventoux to come.
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